It is unknown what caused it, but as dragon and giant waged war the very foundations of the world trembled- and as they trembled, one of the pillars of creation developed the smallest of cracks. In the end, the world continues to turn, but select locations become infused with the leakage of elemental energy- including both the Forgelands and the lands of the Tze'tonic empire
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Forgeland History
History, as it relates to the nation of the Forgelands
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10296 FS
The Chipped Pillar
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9850 FS
The Founding of the Forgelands
FoundingWhen the world pillar was damaged, one large swathe of land became heavily infused with the essence of fire, granting the stone there many useful attributes. Those who believed that true Gianthood was based on skill with crafting quickly realized the potential of this location, and set up their forges and mines in the rockier areas. Finding that the area was already inhabited with humans was just a bonus- slaves would make it far easier to get the raw materials they needed and focus on their work.
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9100 FS
The Crash of the Khuzudon Marzul
Disaster / DestructionThe Dwarven Realmship Khuzudon Marzul experiences technical difficulties, and is forced to make an emergency crash landing at the nearest bubble of reality they can find: Tier'akan. While the majority of the passengers of the realmship survive, to restore enough functionality to the ship to continue their journey will take decades, and require specific components that would be difficult to produce. A basecamp is set up at the edge of the crash site while plans are made.
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9085 FS
Discovery of the Dwarves
ExpeditionAn expedition from the Khuzudon Marzul reaches the Forgelands, reading the elemental nature of the area as a potential source of components. Unfortunately, before they can locate what they need they are ambushed by a group of slavers working for the Fire Giants and taken captive.
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9084 FS
The Dwarven Enslavement
Military actionRecognizing the intricacy of dwarven craftsmanship and the value of such skilled slaves, the Fire Giants launch an expedition to capture the remaining refugees. Resistance is fierce, but ultimately not up to fending off a full military assault. The majority are taken captive, and though some groups escape into the wilderness, the idea of returning to the ship is deemed too risky to attempt.
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1549 FS
32 Bloom 02:001548 FS
27 Storm 12:00
The Year of Shattered Timber
Disaster / DestructionA fault line known for small quakes within the borders of the Elvenblood families becomes active on an unprecedented amount, releasing 4-8 level earthquakes monthly for an entire year, sending shockwaves through the entire continent. Ends when a ritual distributes the stress across the region now known as the Trembling Stones
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1004 FS
6 Harvest 12:00939 FS
33 Berryripe 12:00
The Noontime War
Military actionAs the Risen cement their grasp on the various human and dwarven kingdoms, their eyes turn to their borders. The Elvenblood declare war against the Risen Empire, set on stopping their spread. After nine years, the horde is driven back to the Titan's Spine and a cold war begins.
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939 FS
34 Seeding 12:00937 FS
3 Thaw 18:00
The Fall of the Risen Empire
Military actionVia the combined efforts of the Forgelands, The Elvenblood Tapestry, and an internal rebellion, the majority of the Risen are killed, with the remainder forced back beyond the arctic circle to their capital
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0 FS
35 Berryripe 12:00
Birth of the Integra Empire
FoundingFeeling the stress of the external presure, the Bound Lords unite their nations in one massive ritual, elevating themselves through magic to become the Integra Empire. The age of the fractured, warring kingdoms has come to an end at last.
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246 IE
11 Bloom246 IE
15 Bloom
Shadowreign
Celestial / CosmicFive straight Shadownights, when the heavens turned their back upon the world. Foul things crept across the land, and mortals cowered in fear.
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